OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 238 Posts

The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released the OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for 238 Ophthalmic Officer vacancies under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha.

Eligible candidates who have passed +2 Science and completed the required two-year Ophthalmic Assistant or Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant Training Course can apply online through the official OSSSC website.

The online application process starts on 05 November 2026, and the last date for submitting the application form is 05 December 2026. Candidates must complete their registration or re-registration by 29 November 2026.

Here are the complete details regarding vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, application fee, selection process and application procedure.

OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates – OSSSC Recruitment 2026

Candidates should carefully check the important dates before applying online.

Important: Registration and final application submission are two separate steps. Candidates must complete registration by 29 November 2026 and submit the final application by 05 December 2026.

Vacancy Details

OSSSC has announced a total of 238 Ophthalmic Officer vacancies across 29 district establishments in Odisha.

District-Wise Vacancy Details

Mayurbhanj has the highest number of vacancies with 18 posts, followed by Sundargarh with 16 and Ganjam with 15 vacancies.

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Note: Women-earmarked vacancies are included within the total vacancies and should not be counted separately.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must fulfil the following educational and professional qualification requirements:

1. Candidates must have passed +2 Science or an equivalent examination.
2. Candidates must have completed a two-year Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Training Course or Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant Course.
3. The professional training must be obtained from a Government or Government-recognized institution in Odisha.
4. Candidates must possess valid registration with the Ophthalmic Officers’ Council, Odisha, at the time of submitting the online application.
5. Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Odia and fulfil the prescribed Odia language qualification.

Important: Passing +2 Science alone is not sufficient. The prescribed two-year ophthalmic training qualification and valid professional registration are mandatory.

Odia Language Qualification

Candidates must satisfy at least one of the prescribed conditions, such as:

• Passed the Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject.
• Passed Matriculation or equivalent with Odia as the medium of examination in non-language subjects.
• Passed Odia as a language subject in the final examination of Class VII from a recognized institution.
• Passed the prescribed Odia language test at M.E. School standard.

Age Limit

The minimum age limit is 21 years, and the maximum age limit is 42 years as on 05 November 2026.

Candidates belonging to reserved categories must check the detailed official notification for the applicable age relaxation conditions.

Salary

Candidates selected for the Ophthalmic Officer posts will receive salary under Pay Matrix Level-7, Cell-01, according to the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay Rules, 2017.

In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will receive applicable allowances and benefits as per Odisha Government rules.

Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay the examination fee according to their category.

Payment Mode: Online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI.

The ₹500 examination fee is refundable to eligible candidates who actually appear for the examination, subject to the conditions mentioned in the official notification.

Selection Process

The selection of candidates will be based on the following stages:

1. Online Registration and Application Submission
2. Written Examination
3. Preparation of Provisional Merit List
4. Document Verification
5. District Allotment
6. Final Selection

Candidates must qualify in the written examination and fulfil all eligibility requirements to be considered for final selection.

Exam Pattern

The written examination will consist of 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks. The examination duration will be two hours.

Examination Details

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Meeting the minimum qualifying marks does not guarantee final selection. Selection will depend on merit, category-wise vacancies and other applicable recruitment conditions.

How to Apply Online

Eligible candidates can follow the steps below to submit their online application.

1. Visit the official OSSSC website: https://www.osssc.gov.in/.
2. Open the recruitment or Apply Online section.
3. Find the Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026 notification.
4. New candidates should complete New User Registration.
5. Previously registered candidates should complete the prescribed re-registration process.
6. Log in using the generated User ID and password.
7. Select the Ophthalmic Officer application form.
8. Enter personal, educational and professional qualification details.
9. Provide valid Ophthalmic Officers’ Council registration details.
10. Enter category and reservation information.
11. Select district preferences as instructed.
12. Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates.
13. Pay the applicable examination fee.
14. Review all details carefully.
15. Submit the final application form.
16. Download and print the submitted application for future reference.

Important: Candidates must complete registration by 29 November 2026 and final application submission by 05 December 2026. Incomplete applications may be rejected.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before applying online:

• Class 10 certificate or age proof.
• +2 Science certificate and marksheet.
• Two-year Ophthalmic Assistant or Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant Training Certificate.
• Valid Ophthalmic Officers’ Council registration certificate.
• Odia language qualification certificate.
• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Scanned signature.
• Valid photo identity proof.
• SC/ST/SEBC certificate, if applicable.
• PwD certificate or UDID card, if applicable.
• Ex-Servicemen certificates, if applicable.
• Sports certificate, if claiming applicable reservation.
• Relevant employment documents for eligible contractual candidates claiming age relaxation.

Candidates should ensure that all uploaded documents are clear and valid.

Important Instructions for Applicants

• Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Ensure that you fulfil all educational and professional qualification requirements.
• Valid registration with the Ophthalmic Officers’ Council, Odisha, is compulsory.
• Complete registration or re-registration before 29 November 2026.
• Submit the final application before 05 December 2026.
• Check the district preferences carefully before final submission.
• Keep the application confirmation and payment receipt safely.
• Carry original certificates during document verification.
• Regularly visit the OSSSC website for examination and admit card updates.

Important Links

Note: Visit the official OSSSC website to verify the notification PDF and application portal before submitting your application.

FAQs – OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026